Assault with broomstick leads to assault charge

Published: Monday, October 15, 2012 at 11:06 a.m.

Last Modified: Monday, October 15, 2012 at 11:06 a.m.

A 24-year-old Trinity man is facing a charge by the Davidson County Sheriff's Office after an incident Sunday, according to an arrest warrant.

Billy Ray Newsome III, 24, of 4819 Poplar Ridge Road, has been charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury. He was placed in the Davidson County Detention Center under a $2,000 secured bond and given a court date of Nov. 2.

According to an arrest warrant, Newsome used a broomstick to assault a resident of Archdale.

Sheriff David Grice said the incident occurred at a residence on Wright Road. He said the victim argued with Newsome and was struck with the handle of the broomstick.

Grice said the victim was treated by paramedics with Davidson County EMS and transported to a hospital with nonlife-threatening injuries.

<p>A 24-year-old Trinity man is facing a charge by the Davidson County Sheriff's Office after an incident Sunday, according to an arrest warrant.</p><p>Billy Ray Newsome III, 24, of 4819 Poplar Ridge Road, has been charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury. He was placed in the Davidson County Detention Center under a $2,000 secured bond and given a court date of Nov. 2.</p><p>According to an arrest warrant, Newsome used a broomstick to assault a resident of Archdale.</p><p>Sheriff David Grice said the incident occurred at a residence on Wright Road. He said the victim argued with Newsome and was struck with the handle of the broomstick.</p><p>Grice said the victim was treated by paramedics with Davidson County EMS and transported to a hospital with nonlife-threatening injuries.</p>